Molecular approaches for the exploitation of genetic diversity in subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum L.) for profitable Australian farming systems

地下三叶草是澳大利亚南部最广泛种植的一年生牧草豆科植物。它原产于地中海盆地，估计已播种面积超过2200万公顷。该项目将为育种者提供一个集中的核心种质收集，代表原始收藏中约8000个材料的遗传多样性范围。集中的核心品种将为可持续和有利可图的农业系统带来更高效和有效的优良品种育种，使羊毛、肉类和谷物工业受益。

Subterranean clover is the most widely sown annual pasture legume species in southern Australia. It is native to the Mediterranean basin and has been sown over an estimated area of 22 million ha. This project will provide breeders with a focused core germplasm collection representing the range of genetic diversity of the around 8000 accessions in the original collection. The focused core collection will lead to more efficient and effective breeding of elite cultivars for sustainable and profitable farming systems to benefit wool, meat and grains industries.